A Client Is in the Emergency Department with an Esophageal

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client is in the emergency department with an esophageal trauma.The nurse palpates subcutaneous emphysema in the mediastinal area and up into the lower part of the client's neck.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Assess the client's oxygenation.
• B) Facilitate a STAT chest x-ray.
• C) Prepare for immediate surgery.
• D) Start two large-bore IVs.

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Definitions:

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves an experience of thought, physical responses, and cultural or social expressions.

Stress

A physical or emotional response to external or internal demands or pressures.

Biological Rhythms

Natural cycles of change in bodily functions or behaviors, such as the circadian rhythm, that occur in a predictable pattern.

Uterine Contractions

The tightening and shortening of the uterine muscles, typically occurring during childbirth, menstruation, or sometimes as part of a medical procedure.